Emkarate® RL Refrigeration Lubricants

High performance synthetic lubricants offering reliability and

energy efficiency in billions of compressors worldwide

®
Engineered to Perform
The Emkarate® RL range are synthetic polyol
esters (POE) lubricants formulated specifically
for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning
compressors using HFC refrigerants. These
products provide effective wear protection for
bearing surfaces, increased system life and
improved efficiency, and are suitable for both
initial fill and service fill. The combination of
low temperature characteristics and
unparalleled chemical and thermal stability
enable the use of Emkarate® RL products over
wide operating temperature ranges.

Emkarate® RL is the only name you need
to know
CPI® is the world’s leading supplier of synthetic
lubricants to the refrigeration and air
conditioning industry. The Emkarate® RL
polyol ester (POE) lubricants are designed to
meet all your needs.
Emkarate® is the only name you need to know
when you require an OEM approved synthetic
refrigeration lubricant for appliance, large
industrial systems, air conditioning (residential,
commercial, or transport) and automotive or
aftermarket applications.
More than 1 billion compressors filled
with Emkarate® RL
The Emkarate® RL brand provides a complete
range of viscosities coupled with quality,
reliability and performance for original fill
oils and retrofit aftermarket service oils. Today
more compressor manufacturers have given
their ‘stamp of approval’ by using CPI®
compressor lubricants compared to any other
manufacturer.
Performance- Typical Properties of Emkarate® RL Lubricants

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Tested
Physical Analysis Method RL5H+ RL7H RL10H RL15H RL22H RL32H RL46H RL68H RL100H RL170H RL220H

Properties Viscosity
ASTM
@ 40°C 5.8 7.2 9.7 15.1 18.9 32.5 45.3 66.6 96.5 170 215
D445
(cSt)
Emkarate RL
®
Viscosity
lubricants are @ 100°C
ASTM
1.9 2.3 2.7 3.6 4.2 5.8 7.1 9.4 11.3 17.0 18.8
D445
designed for (cSt)
standard factory fill Viscosity ASTM
131 143 124 125 120 121 116 120 103 107 98
of air conditioning Index D2270

and industrial Pour

ASTM
Point -60 -51 -51 -50 -52 -46 -46 -39 -28 -25 -25
refrigeration (°C)
D97
equipment, as well Density
ASTM
as for OEM @ 20°C
D1298
0.926 0.918 0.949 0.978 0.995 0.977 0.977 0.977 0.969 0.968 0.975
(g/ml)
retrofitting
operations. CPI’s Flash
Point ASTM
laboratory studies 184 196 205 222 240 258 260 270 260 290 280
COC D92
and OEM (°C)

compressor tests Acid

Value ASTM
have afforded a (mg D974
<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

product line KOH/g)

specifically
The Emkarate® RL range is available in a variety of packages.
designed to meet These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
key system needs. Additional information is available upon request.
Emkarate® RL
lubricants are not Emkarate® Series Application Guide
hazardous under 29
CFR 1910.1200.
Residential Industrial & Commercial
They provide Air Conditioning Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
improved properties Reciprocating Rotary Centrifugal Reciprocating Screw Scroll
over conventional
Emkarate RL22H
®
Y Y Y Y Y
mineral oils in all
Emkarate ® RL32H Y Y Y Y Y
aspects, including
viscosity index, Emkarate ® RL46H Y Y Y Y Y Y

flash and fire points, Emkarate RL68H

®
Y Y Y Y Y Y
and pour point. Emkarate® RL100H Y Y Y Y
Emkarate ® RL170H Y Y Y
Emkarate ® RL220H Y Y Y

Emkarate® RL’s advanced design produces market leading performance and provides:

• Superior wear protection for reliability

• Greater lubricity and improved energy efficiency
• Excellent performance in low temperature applications

As refrigeration technology moves forward there is an even greater demand for enhanced lubricant
performance and reliability. CPI® leads the way by continuing to invest in synthetic lubricant technology in
order to meet the demands of the market, and more importantly, - its customers.
Outstanding Miscibility
The performance of an HFC system is optimized
when the lubricant and refrigerant mix to form a
single, clear phase (that is, they are miscible).
Miscibility lowers the viscosity of the lubricant carried
through the system, so the lubricant can more
efficiently return to the compressor. Mineral oils are
not miscible with HFCs. Emkarate® RL lubricants
however, have been specially designed for enhanced
miscibility.
Excellent Thermal Stability
Sealed tube results (ASHRAE-97) indicate that
Emkarate® RL lubricants provide excellent stability in
the presence of HFC refrigerants. In addition to
outstanding stability, these lubricants show no
adverse effects to metals and other materials of
construction.
Retrofit Information Available
As CFC and HCFC refrigerants are phased out,
you’ll need to replace or retrofit your existing
lubricant with a compatible alternative such as
Emkarate® RL polyol ester lubricant. This is a
critical step, and here’s why: existing mineral oil
lubricants are not miscible with HFCs. Even when
the mineral oil lubricant has been drained from a
system and replaced with a synthetic lubricant,
such as Emkarate® RL lubricant, residual mineral
oil may make up as much as 10 percent of the
lubricant charge. This can severely affect the
miscibility of the Emkarate® RL lubricant, which
can lead to fouling or coating of the evaporator
and can reduce the operating efficiency to
unacceptable levels.
To prevent mineral oil contamination, it is essential
that as much mineral oil as possible be removed
from your system. CPI® has developed a retrofit
procedure to assure proper removal.
This retrofit information is available from your CPI®
representative.
In addition to our Emkarate® RL lubricants, CPI®
offers lubricants for a variety of refrigeration
applications, including domestic air conditioning
and refrigeration, automotive, and “lower GWP”
refrigerants.
Please consult CPI® for your specific application.
CPI®: At the Forefront in Research and
Product Technology
CPI® Fluid Engineering began developing
synthetic lubricants for the industrial market in
1971. CPI® was the first producer of polyol ester
lubricants developed specifically for
environmentally safe refrigerants. In fact, CPI®
was one of a group of companies that earned the
1993 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award from
the Environmental Protection Agency. CPI® is ISO
9001 and ISO/RC-14001 Certified.
CPI® is a global leader in the synthetic lubricant
industry with operations in the Americas, Europe,
Africa and the Asia Pacific region.
CPI® offers unique products backed by
unparalleled services—including engineering
consultation, comprehensive lubricant analysis,
and specialty lubricant development. For hard-
working products designed to perform, turn to
CPI®.
Emkarate® Refrigeration Lubricants - Approval List
Industrial and Commercial Compressor
Manufacturers - HFC/HCFC Systems

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER COMPRESSOR TYPE (MODEL) APPROVED EMKARATE RL GRADE(S)

Reciprocating RL 32H & 68H
BITZER
Screw RL 170H
BLISSFIELD Reciprocating RL 68H
BOCK Reciprocating RL 22H, 32H, 46H, 68H & 100H
Centrifugal Chillers (17DA & 17EA) RL 32H
CARRIER Externally Geared Centrifugal Chillers (17EX, 17FA & 17MPS) RL 68H
Screw RL 220H
CARRIER CARLYLE Reciprocating RL 68H
CARRIER TRANSICOLD Reciprocating (Marine Containers) RL 22H
COPELAND Reciprocating & Scroll RL 32-3MAF, 32CF & 22CF
Reciprocating RL 32H
DALIAN BINGSHAN
Screw RL 170H
Scroll (SZ, MFZ & LFZ) RL 32H
DANFOSS COMMERCIAL (MANEUROP)
Reciprocating (LTZ & NTZ) RL 32H
DORIN Reciprocating RL 22H, 32H, 46H & 68H
Reciprocating RL 32H & 68H
DUNHAM BUSH
Screw RL 68H
Reciprocating RL 32H, 68H
FRASCOLD
Screw RL 170H
FRIGOPOL Reciprocating (60-DLB-13 to 80-DLB-30) RL 32H
GRASSO (GEA) Reciprocating RL 68H & 100H
HARTFORD Reciprocating RL 32H & 68H
HANBELL Screw (RA, RB & V series) RL 170H & 220H
HISPACOLD Reciprocating RL 68H
JIANGSU XUEMEI Reciprocating RL 22H & 32H
LOCKHEED MARTIN Oil can be used to service Lockheed owned compressors RL 68H
Centrifugal RL 32H
McQUAY (J&E Hall)
Screw RL 68H, 68HB, 100H & 220H
PRESTCOLD Reciprocating RL 32-3MAF
REFCOMP Reciprocating (SRC-F, SRC-M, SRC-L & SRC-P) RL 32H & 68H
ROLTEC Screw RL 46H & 170H
ROYCE Reciprocating RL 32H
Reciprocating RL 32H, 46H & 68H
SABROE
Screw RL 68H, 100H, 170H & 220H
TECUMSEH Reciprocating RL 22H
THERMOKING Reciprocating RL 32H
Screw RL 68H
TRANE
Scroll RL 32HB
NSN 6850P4314-H RL 32H
NSN 9150-99-870-1432 RL 32HB
NATO MILITARY NSN NSN 9150-01-443-9390 & NSN 9150-01-443-9396 RL 46H
NSN 9150-01-435-1899, NSN 9150-01-410-8972 & NSN
RL 68H
9150-01-387-4469
VATANU-COOL Orbital Vane Rotary (OVR) RL 220H
YANTAI MOON Reciprocating RL 32H

This approvals list should be used as a guide only. CPI® Fluid Engineering recommends that users confirm with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
which Emkarate® RL grade is qualified for use with a particular combination of compressor model, refrigerant and application. OEM’s advice should always
be taken. Only use approved lubricants.
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As well as Emkarate® RL lubricants being the world leader for HFC refrigeration and air conditioning, Emkarate® RL HB grades are specifically designed for
R744 Carbon Dioxide refrigeration, Emkarate® RL2000 is a specialist automotive air conditioning lubricant, Emkarate® RL717 is a hydrotreated mineral oil for
Ammonia refrigeration and lower viscosity Emkarate® RL grades are suitable for light commercial hydrocarbon refrigeration.

This brochure covers only a few of the many possible lubricants for various applications. Please consult your OEM and CPI® for specific information on our
complete product line as well as viscosity recommendations.

CPI® is a world leader in the synthetic lubricants industry with operations in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific regions. In addition to our
Emkarate® RL lubricants, CPI® offers lubricants for any refrigeration application including domestic and automotive air conditioning, commercial and industrial
refrigeration and low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants such as Hydrofluoro Olefins (HFOs), Carbon Dioxide, Hydrocarbons and Ammonia. CPI®
also offers a comprehensive range of Industrial Lubricants for Process gas, Hydrocarbon gas, Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, Hydraulics, Gears, Chains,
Turbine, Landfill Gas, Field Gas, Chemical Process and many NSF H1 & H2 Food Grade applications. CPI® is ISO 9001 and ISO/RC-14001 accredited and
earned the 1993 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award from the Environmental Protection Agency. Also registered for the manufacture of Halal, Kosher and
Pareve products.

Emkarate® RL lubricants are authorized under applicable Lubrizol patents covering the basic combination of chlorine free refrigerants with polyol ester type
synthetic lubricants. The Emkarate® trademark and servicemark CPI® and the trademark Solest are registered in the United States and other countries.

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